AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L
A two-stage MeitY Startup Hub challenge with a prize pool over ₹46 lakh, inviting innovators to build an AI and computer-vision mobile app that digitizes India's 10 fitness battery tests for rollout with the Sports Authority of India.
- Funding amount
- ₹25L (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge is a competition run by MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) alongside the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and MeitY's National e-Governance Division (NeGD). It asks innovators to build a smart, scalable mobile application that can carry out India's physical fitness battery testing digitally, and the winning solution is intended for real deployment in the country's athletic ecosystem.
The problem it addresses is measurement. India currently relies on manually conducted tests, and the challenge wants the 10 standard physical fitness battery tests automated using Artificial Intelligence, computer vision and video analytics. That means metrics such as speed, strength, endurance, agility and flexibility get captured by the app rather than judged by hand, making evaluation more objective, faster and repeatable across the board.
A defining design condition is offline capability. The application has to remain usable in environments without dependable connectivity, so that testing is possible at sporting facilities nationwide rather than only in well-connected centres.
There is money attached — a prize pool of more than ₹46 lakh, with up to ₹25 lakh for a single top winner — and applications stay open on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date. Alongside the prize, the challenge offers something harder for a young sports-tech venture to buy: a direct rollout and integration pathway with the Sports Authority of India, backed by the credibility of three government bodies.
Highlights
- Top prize up to ₹25 lakh, from a total pool of over ₹46 lakh
- Prize money is non-repayable and equity-free
- Rolling applications — no fixed deadline
- Winning platform gets deployed with the Sports Authority of India
- Build a mobile app using AI, computer vision and video analytics
- Must digitize India's 10 core battery fitness tests and work offline
Who can apply
The challenge is framed for innovators — a deliberately broad term covering startups and technology developers rather than a single named entity type. The published brief does not restrict entry by legal structure, so private limited companies, LLPs, proprietorships and pre-incorporation teams are not excluded on the face of the challenge.
- Sector: no industry restriction is stated. The work sits where AI, computer vision, video analytics, fitness tech, sports tech and mobile app development meet.
- Region: no state or union territory restriction is listed; applications are invited from across India.
- Registration: DPIIT recognition and MSME registration are not stated as conditions for applying.
- Stage: no funding stage, revenue threshold or turnover bar appears in the brief.
- Capability: the real filter is technical — a working, scalable mobile application with AI and computer-vision components that can operate offline.
The brief does not spell out founder-level conditions such as team size, residency or academic background.
AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
This is a cash prize competition, not a loan or an equity round.
- Top individual prizes of up to ₹25 lakh.
- A total prize pool exceeding ₹46 lakh, distributed among winners.
- The money is non-repayable and equity-free — you keep full ownership of your company and are not required to return the amount.
- Winners receive a direct rollout and integration opportunity with the Sports Authority of India, which means the platform can be deployed nationwide.
- Association with MeitY, SAI and NeGD adds credibility and visibility, and a live government deployment becomes a strong reference point for future growth and investment.
About the provider
AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L is offered by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), a government body. As a government-backed competition, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Proposals are assessed in two distinct stages.
Stage 1 — Screening. A panel of experts drawn from MeitY, SAI and NeGD reviews the applications. Each proposal is tested on how deeply it integrates AI and computer vision, its technical feasibility, the scale of impact it could have on athlete evaluation, and whether the application functions offline. Strong entries are shortlisted.
Stage 2 — Detailed evaluation. Shortlisted innovators are asked to take their solution further. This can take the form of a prototype demonstration, a detailed solution presentation or an in-depth interview with the expert panel.
Final selection rests on overall merit, the level of innovation, and readiness for direct deployment and integration with the Sports Authority of India. Timelines, shortlisting updates and final results are communicated through the official challenge channels.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹25L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is this challenge actually about?
It is a MeitY Startup Hub initiative, run with the Sports Authority of India and MeitY's National e-Governance Division, to replace manual fitness testing with a digital, AI-driven mobile application. The objective is to digitize the 10 standardized physical fitness battery tests used in India so that athlete evaluation becomes objective, quick and consistent.
How much prize money can a winner receive?
A top individual winner can receive up to ₹25 lakh, and the total prize pool for the challenge is more than ₹46 lakh. The award is paid as cash and, per the challenge brief, is disbursed as a lump sum upon selection.
Who is eligible to apply?
The brief invites innovators, a broad category that covers startups and technology developers. No specific legal entity type is ruled out, so private limited companies, LLPs, proprietorships and pre-incorporation teams are not excluded. No state, sector or funding-stage restriction is stated either.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration?
Neither is listed. The published details of the challenge do not mention DPIIT recognition or MSME registration as conditions for applying, so they are not stated requirements.
Is the prize money equity-free, and does it have to be repaid?
Yes, it is non-repayable and equity-free. You are not giving up any stake in your company in exchange for the prize, and the amount does not need to be returned later.
Is there an application deadline?
No. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed closing date to race against. Any stage-specific timelines, shortlisting announcements and final selection updates are shared through the official challenge channels.
What does the mobile application need to do?
It has to conduct India's 10 core physical fitness battery tests digitally. The app should use AI, computer vision and video analytics to assess performance metrics including speed, strength, endurance, agility and flexibility. It must also be built to work offline, since it will be used at sporting facilities that may lack reliable connectivity, and it needs to scale for nationwide use.
How will my application be evaluated?
In the first stage, a panel of experts from MeitY, SAI and NeGD screens every entry on criteria such as the depth of AI and computer vision integration, technical feasibility, potential impact on athlete evaluation and offline functionality. Shortlisted applicants proceed to a second stage involving a detailed solution presentation, a prototype demonstration or an in-depth interview. The final decision is based on overall merit, innovation and readiness for deployment with the Sports Authority of India.
How do I apply, and what information will I need to provide?
Applications go through the official online form at https://meitystartuphub.accubate.app/ext/form/23899/1/apply. Expect to describe your proposed solution, your team's expertise, your technical approach and a preliminary roadmap for development and deployment. The challenge has two stages, each with its own submission requirements listed on the application platform.
What do winners get beyond the cash prize?
Winners get a direct rollout and integration opportunity with the Sports Authority of India, allowing the platform to be deployed across the country's athletic ecosystem. That live deployment, combined with recognition from MeitY, SAI and NeGD, acts as market validation and a credible reference for future growth and investment.
Who offers AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L?
AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L is offered by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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